We all need a very special someone in our love life, some of us have a certain crush on a specific person. Whether it’s a classmate, colleague, or a neighbor next door, etc. Sometimes we all need to be patient when the time is right to meet your match. Once you and your partner hit the ranks, be sure not to choose a terrible romantic film, especially a Gary Marshall movie called “The Other Sister.”
The Other Sister is one of those Oscar Bait films, trying to take advantage on a serious subject in order to earn an Academy Award nomination. For example, I Am Sam is one of them because this movie manages to earn “ONE” nomination for Best Actor because of its subject matter. I also wrote a review for I Am Sam, if you have extra time, give it a read and thank you for supporting my blog.
The Other Sister was released in 1999. (same year Magnolia came out) It didn’t earn enough revenue at the Box Office, and it received negative reviews from critics and movie goers alike. Recently out of rehab during the late 90’s, Juliette Lewis, (one of my favorite actresses) decided to partake in Gary Marshall’s project in an attempt to resurrect her career. The results were a miscalculation.
This article contains potential SPOILERS, if you haven’t got a chance to view it, read at your very own risk if you dare.
Beautiful & Ugly Aspects
Beautiful: Diane Keaton, Tom Skerritt (Dallas from Alien) & Hector Elizondo all did a fair job for their respective performances.
Rachel Portman (The Joy Luck Club, Emma 1996, HBO’s Grey Gardens) orchestrated the soundtrack.
A catchy song called, “The Animal Song” by Savage Garden. Why is something this good had to be included in a sewage? Aint’s manipulative as Phil Collins’ “You’ll Be in My Heart from “Tarzan.”
Sarah Paulson (my all-time favorite actress) appears in this movie in a supporting role as one of Carla’s sisters. A decision she’ll regret after winning a Golden Globe as Marcia Clark in “American Crime Story: The People VS. OJ.”
One scene that got me laughing was Carla & Daniel’s love song, as it turns out to be a marching band tune. It’s the only joke that made me laugh.
Carla & Daniel’s favorite movie is “The Graduate.” It plays a crucial part.
Daniel mentioned a pool player called, “The Black Widow.” Several Years Later, Disney eventually bought Marvel.
Juliette sings a cover version of “Don’t Rain on My Parade.” It’s played during the End Credits. Ms. Lewis also leads a rock band, Juliette and the Licks.
Ugly: I have nothing against Juliette Lewis, but her performance as Carla Tate, felt insufferable. I know she’s trying to pull off a descent performance, but the way she talks, reminded me of Kevin Malone from “The Office.” She shoulda asked her former co-star, Leonardo DiCaprio for advice on his Oscar nominated performance in “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape.” By the way, Leo’s my number one favorite actor.
Giovanni Ribisi’s performance as Daniel McMann also felt insufferable. He sounds like a low-rent Billy Bibbit off of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.”
Not a single Funny Moment (except for that marching band tune joke) made me laugh.
Gary Marshall did a horrendous job directing the movie. It was painfully excruciating. He also wrote the script.
Chemistry between Carla & Daniel felt way too whimsical, as in a ring around the Rosie game filled with too much chocolate ice cream. To quote Plankton from “SpongeBob SquarePants,” “IT’S TO CUTE, IT’S DISGUSTING!” Gonna Double Down both Juliette & Giovanni’s performances.
A pointless dance scene with Carla and her mother teaching her daughter how to dance, has nothing to do with the next scene whatsoever.
A “we are done” cliche happened between Carla & Daniel. I find this cliche very predictable. You know two people in a rom-com or buddy cop film will forgive each other, put aside their differences and finish what they started.
How the actual heck did Daniel find a way to access the church? Did he use the Force by jumping into the balcony? Did he possibly acquired a lightsaber to cut one of the church windows?
Product Placement (Pee Pee for short) featuring the following brands such as Coca-Cola, Lucky Charms, Spam, Sony, Lay’s, and last but not least, Oreo’s.
A character is often mentioned by Heather. Her name’s Michelle. She’s introduced by the end of the film. I know nothing about her. I don’t think they’ll ever be sequel. If she’s mentioned constantly, introduce her from the get-go.
I’m not a big-time aficionado on fashion, but Carla’s wedding dress looks hideous like an elephant’s rear end letting a big rip for approximately a whole minute!
The Other Sister made me feel like a hostage, because I have to constantly check on my clock to see if this movie ends permanently.
The Ending features a parade. OH, MY GOODNESS! This gave me flashbacks to the parade scene from “Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.”
The Final Verdict: F, FOR FAKER!!!!!
Do not, I repeat do not watch this movie with your boyfriend or girlfriend! You’re gonna have a mind-numbing romantic date with your partner! If you wanna watch a very good movie with your date, I highly Mr. & Mrs. Smith. This movie has ten times better chemistry than this epic failure!
Like I Am Sam, The Other Sister is a personification to quickly become an Oscar nominee and it failed to become an eligible candidate. “Tropic Thunder” poked fun at actors desperate to easily win an Oscar by portraying a mentally handicapped person.
Ms. Paulson, if you’re reading this, it is not entirely your fault to participate in this picture. Sometimes we all gotta start somewhere if a certain individual wants to achieve fame and fortune. You’re one of those people who made it, congratulations, you’ve finally gone from a nobody to a familiar name. You did an excellent job on your performances in American Horror Story & The People VS. OJ. You have received your reputation as an award-winning actress and now the public earns your respect.
Nickthemoviecritic.com 